Chattogram to Guwahati by train
Guwahati lies 428 km (266 mi) north of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 522 km (324 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chattogram | Guwahati | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 962,334 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Guwahati railway station, Kamakhya Junction railway station, New Guwahati railway station |
Clocks in Guwahati are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 7 h 2 min journey lands only 6 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guwahati
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book trains from Chattogram to Guwahati
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Staying in Guwahati
Our booking partner lists 906 places to stay in Guwahati. Of the 457 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (292), and 10 are five-star. Across 110 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 24,918 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guwahati from Chattogram?
428 km (266 mi) in a straight line, north of Chattogram; by road roughly 522 km (324 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Guwahati by train?
About 7 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Guwahati?
Guwahati is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Guwahati?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Guwahati?
Our booking partner lists 906 places to stay in Guwahati, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.